Vision Bank joins the SME Finance Forum to collaborate on inclusive and sustainable business growth
Washington D.C, February 12, 2026 – Vision Bank has joined the SME Finance Forum as the global membership network’s latest member. The 250+ members/affiliates of the Forum are SME financing experts operating in 190 countries who share the common goal of expanding access to finance to small businesses worldwide through knowledge exchange and innovation.
"The SME Finance Forum is pleased to welcome Vision Bank as our newest member. As a differentiated Islamic financial institution, Vision Bank strengthens our collective commitment to expanding financing for underserved SMEs, scaling innovative best practices from across the world, and catalyzing the broader ecosystem for inclusive growth and job creation." said Qamar Saleem, Head of SME Finance Forum.
Vision Bank a Prudential Category-1 Islamic Financial Institution based in Abu Dhabi Global Market, is committed to empowering businesses with tailored, Shari'ah-compliant banking solutions. Regulated by the ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA), Vision Bank specialises in corporate banking for ADGM and DIFC registered entities, providing comprehensive, secure financial services and has regulatory permissions for Accepting Deposits, Advising on Investments or Credit and Providing Credit. The bank focuses on enhancing business growth through innovative digital platforms, ensuring reliability, and aligning its offerings with Islamic principles to support local and regional businesses effectively.
Jeremy Parrish, Chair of the Board of Directors, Vision Bank, commented: "Supporting SMEs is central to our purpose as a digital Islamic corporate bank. Becoming a proud member of the SME Finance Forum strengthens our ability to collaborate, share insights, and contribute to more inclusive and sustainable business growth.”
SME Finance Forum: Innovation & Partnership for MSMEs Growth
The SME Finance Forum, backed by G20 and IFC/World Bank, is the leading global network of 200+ members/affiliates operating in 190 countries. The network comprises of SME focused institutions providing and enabling finance and services- banks, non-banks financial institutions, fintech, payment platforms, development institutions, credit guarantee companies, insurers, investment funds, supply chain linked players, banking and SME associations, policy advocates, regulators, academia, consulting houses, knowledge aggregators.
Our member, affiliates, and associated stakeholders benefit from learning/replicating best practices from across the world, innovating new products for business growth, acquiring risk mitigation tools, establishing partnerships, attracting investors, and being recognized amongst a peer group of global innovators. Our activities consist of “members only” offerings (like innovation hubs, solutions clinics, peer group networks, study tours, specialized tools and trainings, member portal repository, partnered initiatives) as well as public services (200+ publications library, 500+ videos, webinars, newsletters, trainings, annual awards, annual event etc.)
Discover the SME Finance Forum members/affiliates:
https://www.smefinanceforum.org/members/member-list
https://smefinanceforum.org/about/partners
About Vision Bank
Vision Bank Limited is a Prudential Category 1 Islamic Financial Institution registered with Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and regulated by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of ADGM. The Bank offers Shari’ah compliant regulated activities (but not managing Profit-Sharing Investment Account) and has regulatory permissions for Accepting Deposits, Advising on Investments or Credit and Providing Credit.
Learn more:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/visionbanklimited/
Website: https://www.vision-bank.com/